Hi all,
I am deciding between the 2 lenses for general purpose, but can’t make up my mind.
Does anyone have experience with the Tamron’s reliability? There are a lot of horror stories online about focus issues, some of which require servicing or tuning with the TAP-IN console. I understand Tamron Service support in SG is near non-existent, and even if they do exist, they do not seem to have the expertise to handle the repairs, often having to send the lens to Japan for repairs. The positive thing is that it has a pretty good VC system, while the price of a new one is lower than that of the Canon bought used.
On the other hand, Canon’s version is well acclaimed for its performance and doesn’t need much introduction, but lack of VC.
Side note is that I don’t earn $ from photography. It’s just a hobby. I’m only considering Used Canon and New/Used Tamron.
I am deciding between the 2 lenses for general purpose, but can’t make up my mind.
Does anyone have experience with the Tamron’s reliability? There are a lot of horror stories online about focus issues, some of which require servicing or tuning with the TAP-IN console. I understand Tamron Service support in SG is near non-existent, and even if they do exist, they do not seem to have the expertise to handle the repairs, often having to send the lens to Japan for repairs. The positive thing is that it has a pretty good VC system, while the price of a new one is lower than that of the Canon bought used.
On the other hand, Canon’s version is well acclaimed for its performance and doesn’t need much introduction, but lack of VC.
Side note is that I don’t earn $ from photography. It’s just a hobby. I’m only considering Used Canon and New/Used Tamron.